ARC Raiders is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter developed by Embark Studios. Players fight as Raiders against mechanized alien invaders called ARC on post-apocalyptic Earth, specifically in the region of Calabretta. The game features co-op PvPvE gameplay, crafting, looting, and base management in Speranza.

Is ARC Raiders free to play?

Yes, ARC Raiders is completely free to play. It is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S at no cost.

What platforms is ARC Raiders available on?

ARC Raiders is available on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game supports cross-platform play between all platforms.

How does crafting work in ARC Raiders?

Crafting in ARC Raiders takes place at Workshop stations in Speranza. There are 7 crafting stations: Workbench (weapons), Gunsmith (weapon mods), Gear Bench (armor), Medical Lab (healing items), Explosive Station (grenades/mines), Utility Station (gadgets), and Refiner (material processing). You collect resources during raids and use them to craft equipment.

Who are the traders in ARC Raiders Speranza?

Speranza has 5 traders: Celeste (General Store - basic supplies and gear), Lance (Clinic - medical supplies), Apollo (Grenades & Gadgets - explosives and utility items), Tian Wen (Gun Shop - weapons and ammo), and Shani (Security - armor and protective equipment).

What is the ARC Raiders skill tree?

The ARC Raiders skill tree lets you customize your Raider with passive abilities and bonuses. Skills are organized into categories like Combat, Survival, Crafting, and Exploration. You earn skill points through gameplay and can unlock skills to enhance your character build.

What is Calabretta in ARC Raiders?

Calabretta is the main map region in ARC Raiders where raids take place. It features multiple zones with varying difficulty levels, dynamic weather, and different types of ARC enemy encounters. Players deploy from Speranza to Calabretta to complete missions, gather resources, and fight both AI enemies and other players.

Arc Raiders Trials Season 5 Start Date and Rewards | ARC Raiders Iran | ARC Raiders Iran

Trials Season 5 begins July 7 and runs until September 30. The update adds fresh weekly objectives focused on specific weapons, ARC types, and environmental hazards alongside returning challenges. Players earn the Scorta outfit and cosmetic variants based on final placement.

Season 4 Rewards Unlock July 7

Season 4 concludes July 7, granting Blindspot Set colors and variants according to final Trials rank.

Placement Rewards

Tryhard II - Blindspot Outfit Navy Blue color
Tryhard III - Hat Outfit Variant
Wildcard I - Padding Outfit Variant
Wildcard II - Jacket Outfit Variant
Wildcard III - Mask Outfit Variant
Hotshot - Blindspot Outfit Green color
Cantina Legend - Blindspot Outfit Beige Black color

Season 5 Schedule and Objectives

Key Dates

Start: 2026-07-07 12:00:00 UTC
End: 2026-09-30 07:00:00 UTC
Reward deadline: August 08

New challenges include damaging specific ARC with designated weapons and absorbing Pop explosions. The season also reintroduces prior objectives to test loadouts.

Scorta Outfit and Additional Cosmetics

Hotshot and Cantina Legend ranks unlock exclusive Red and Blue Scorta variants. Lower placements still receive the base outfit with progressive unlocks.